Fight Back Against Bad Bugs That Destroy Plants

The results are devastating when insects attack. Some insects strike and don’t just leave a mark. They destroy plants completely. No garden is immune to insects that kill, such as aphids, slugs and Japanese beetles, but you can fight back.

Steps to Control Insect Pests in Vegetable Gardens:

Identify good and bad bugs. Natural predators, like ladybugs, feed on other pests. Order live ladybugs from HomeDepot.com and release. If you introduce natural predators like ladybugs, do not use chemical insecticides.

Hand-pick bad bugs and drop into a bucket of soapy water.

Apply collars or barriers or around the base of plants. You can make collars from aluminum foil, discarded paper towel rolls, cardboard, open-ended paper cups, or tin or aluminum cans with both ends removed.